Answer the supporting-detail questions below. 1Conflict is an inevitable part of every person’s life. 2Everyone deals with conflict in a more or less individual manner. 3At the same time, five general patterns of reacting to conflict can be identified. 4One such pattern is withdrawal, the physical or psychological removal from a conflict situation. 5Another manner of dealing with conflict is surrender, giving in immediately to another’s wishes in order to avoid an argument. 6Aggression is a third way to deal with conflict. 7Those favoring aggressive behavior try to force other people to accept the aggressor’s opinions. 8Conflict also can be dealt with through persuasion, or attempting to change the behavior or attitude of another person. 9A final means of dealing with conflict is discussion, or verbal problem solving, in which the pros and cons of the issue in conflict are weighed and considered.   1. Sentence 3 provides A. the main idea. B. a major detail. C. a minor detail.

An author claims that regular physical activity improves both cognitive performance and emotional well-being. Which sentence is the weakest summary? A. The author argues that regular exercise improves both mental performance and emotional health.B. The article discusses exercise and health benefits.C. The author explains that physical activity improves cognitive performance.D. The author claims that exercise benefits both the mind and emotional well-being.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, families often hired older women known as chaperones to keep watch over their daughters. These women played an important role in courtship. When a young man asked a girl on a date, he automatically invited her chaperone as well. If a young lady entertained her boyfriend in the parlor, the chaperone did not budge from the room. Because of her responsibilities, the chaperone had the power to make courtship pleasurable or miserable. Some chaperones had soft hearts and gave young lovers some privacy. Others were such sticklers for appearances that they prevented the young couple even from exchanging personal remarks. In addition to being guardians, chaperones sometimes functioned as private yes. They investigated the background of gentlemen who called their charger to see which one would make the best match. What is the topic of the above paragraph?

Please identify the author’s topic. The Great Wall of China is a truly remarkable creation. At 4, 500 miles long taller than five men, and wide enough to allow at least six horses to gallop side by side atop it, the Great Wall is so huge it can be seen from space. The Wall is constructed of four-inch block made of compressed earth, stone, willow twigs, and the remains of laborers who died among the millions who worked on its construction. The Great Wall follows mountain slopes and has inclines as great as seventy degrees. The paths on the Wall are even more difficult to travel because the steps are of uneven depth, width, and height. Through much of its 2,500-year history, armies marched and camped on the Wall, keeping lookout for invaders and repelling trespasses who dared to pitch ladders to try to mount it. Today the Great Wall is a tourist attraction that brings many visitors to China. Tourists are eager to make the strenuous hike over precarious paths to take in the greatness of its size and history. What is the topic of the above paragraph?

Answer the reading comprehension questions on pp. 88-89. Capitalize the letter and do not use any punctuation after. 2.

Identifying the Strongest Academic Summary An article argues that increased urbanization reduces biodiversity by destroying natural habitats and fragmenting ecosystems. Which sentence is the strongest academic summary? A. The article discusses urbanization.B. The author argues that urbanization reduces biodiversity by destroying natural habitats and ecosystems.C. Cities continue to grow worldwide.D. The author describes urban environments.

Which of these should NOT appear in a summary? A. The main ideaB. Supporting detailsC. The writer’s personal opinionD. Paraphrased points

Column A – Concept Column B – Description A. Attribution 1. Writing in your own words B. Main Idea 2. Statement that reflects the central concept C. Paraphrasing 3. Crediting the original author D. Brevity 4. Keeping it short and focused E. Objectivity 5. Avoiding personal opinions

Answer the reading comprehension questions on pp. 88-89. Capitalize the letter and do not use any punctuation after. 9.

The “That Test” is designed to help writers clearly attribute ideas to the original author.